ROSARIO, Argentina – Newell’s Old Boys are battling a severe crisis of form, sparking fears of relegation from Argentina’s top flight. As the club struggles to secure points, an unconventional approach has been adopted: consulting an astrologer in a bid to “change the energy” and avert disaster. The situation has become so dire that Roberto Sensini recently resigned from his directorial role, signaling the depth of the turmoil within the club.
Giorgio Armas Gabrielli, who identifies himself as an astrologer with experience advising several Argentine and South American football clubs – including Boca Juniors – has stepped in to offer his services. Gabrielli, who likewise worked with Jorge Almirón during his time at Boca in 2023, claims his involvement with Newell’s will be driven by passion rather than profit. “We are going to be with Newell’s all year,” Gabrielli stated, as reported by Ovación. “I admire (Frank) Kudelka remarkably much, I love Newell’s, and I want to reassure people that we are not going to be relegated.” He added that he will not charge Newell’s for his services, emphasizing his dedication to the club, which he associates with Argentine football legends Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.
Gabrielli’s track record includes work with Olimpia, San Lorenzo, and Deportivo Luqueño in Paraguay, Alianza Lima in Peru, Peñarol in Uruguay, and Colo Colo in Chile. He asserts having helped save Gimnasia from relegation, a feat he describes as his most challenging. His methods involve “astrological-sporting work, with energetic rituals with players and the coach,” aiming to address what he describes as a negative astrological alignment impacting the team’s performance.
The move has, predictably, divided opinion. Whereas some within the club and among supporters are willing to explore any avenue for improvement, others remain skeptical of the efficacy of astrological intervention in football. Guillermo Francella, a well-known Argentine actor, publicly endorsed Gabrielli’s abilities on Instagram, sharing a video message acknowledging the astrologer’s correct prediction of Racing’s victory in the Sudamericana and Recopa Sudamericana tournaments. “Giorgio, my friend, you were right again. The stars were with us, as you said,” Francella stated.
The desperation at Newell’s is underscored by their recent results. As of March 18, 2026, the team has secured only three points from their last ten matches, failing to record a single win. This poor form prompted Sensini’s resignation, a move intended to “decompress” a situation of “maximum concern,” according to reports. Frank Kudelka, currently managing the team, faces immense pressure to turn things around.
Kudelka’s recent comments following a 5-0 defeat to Lanús on March 18, 2026, reveal his frustration with his players’ performance. According to MDZOL, Kudelka expressed “shame” at his team’s display, stating, “We didn’t present a battle, and these things are paid for by teams of this caliber. I thought we had progressed in the previous match, but today we succumbed individually and collectively.” He emphasized the necessitate for collective ideals and questioned the team’s commitment, adding, “You can lose, but not play a match like this with this shirt.”
The concept of “disappointing energy” in football, as Gabrielli describes it, often translates to low player confidence, tension within the squad, a lack of results, and managerial issues. While the psychological aspects of these factors are widely acknowledged, the appeal to astrological forces represents a more unconventional approach. Gabrielli remains confident, stating, “Newell’s will not be relegated. We will improve. There are very negative planets around them. I inquire the fans to continue supporting, things will change.”
Frank Kudelka, born May 12, 1961, is an Argentine football manager currently in charge of Newell’s Old Boys, marking his second stint with the club. According to Wikipedia, Kudelka previously managed Huracán, extending his contract through the end of the 2025 season, but that contract was not renewed after the team lost 1-0 to CA Platense in the 2025 Torneo Apertura final on June 1, 2025. He then managed Lanús and recently returned to Huracán in March 2024.
The situation at Newell’s Old Boys is undoubtedly complex, and whether Gabrielli’s astrological intervention will prove successful remains to be seen. However, the club’s willingness to explore unconventional methods underscores the desperation to escape their current predicament and avoid the drop. The next test for Newell’s comes on [insert date of next match, if available], when they face [insert opponent, if available] at [insert venue, if available]. The match will be a crucial indicator of whether Kudelka and his team – and perhaps the stars – can start to turn the tide.
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